Mon Dec 02 00:20:00 UTC 2024: ## Hunter Biden’s Lawyers Launch Plea for Presidential Pardon Amidst “Political Prosecution” Claims

**Washington D.C.** – Hunter Biden’s legal team has released a 52-page memo vehemently arguing that the criminal charges against the President’s son are politically motivated, effectively launching a last-ditch effort to secure a pardon from President Joe Biden. The memo, titled “The political prosecutions of Hunter Biden,” alleges a seven-year campaign driven by Republicans seeking to damage the President politically.

Hunter Biden pleaded guilty in September to tax evasion charges, facing potential sentences of up to 17 years and $1.3 million in fines. He was also found guilty in June of illegally possessing a firearm while a drug addict. Sentencing is scheduled for December 12th and 16th, respectively.

Abbe Lowell, one of Hunter Biden’s lawyers, stated that the prosecution is a “stark warning of what is to come” as Republicans prepare to assume power. The memo details alleged attempts by Trump allies to uncover damaging information on Hunter Biden and highlights what the defense views as an overly harsh prosecution compared to similar cases. It also points to the collapse of an initial plea deal this summer.

The defense argues that Hunter Biden fully paid his back taxes with interest and penalties in 2021, before any charges were filed, and that his guilty pleas were motivated by a desire to protect his family from further scrutiny. They claim that prosecutors relied heavily on evidence from his laptop and his memoir, “Beautiful Things,” which detailed his struggles with drug addiction.

Despite repeated denials from the White House, the memo’s release is widely seen as a direct appeal for a presidential pardon. President-elect Donald Trump has previously stated he would consider a pardon, citing the evidence against Hunter Biden while acknowledging his past transgressions. The White House, however, maintains its stance that no pardon will be granted. The memo’s release further intensifies the ongoing political debate surrounding the President’s son and the implications of alleged political influence in the justice system.

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